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Her writ lodged at the Victoria Supreme Court against the mag's
publisher, ACP Magazines, says: 'By reason of the publication of the
article, the plaintiff (Perry) has been gravely injured in her
reputation and feelings (and) has suffered distress, embarrassment and
humiliation.'

The NW story quoted a 'friend' of Katy's called Angela Summers and also a source called Marlon David.

'Embarrassed and humiliated': Katy could win a six-figure payout over the report she had an affair with music producer Benny Blanco

Katy says she does not know either person.

The magazine also said Katy was present when Blanco mixed her track California Girls, which she says is not true.

Katy, who married Russell Brand in a Hindu ceremony in India last
October, says the magazine did not check the story with her and it has
refused to apologise 'although it was clearly inaccurate'.

NW has not issued a response to the writ.

Benny Blanco has also produced tracks by Britney Spears, Justin Bieber and Ke$ha.

Affectionate: Katy joined her husband Russell Brand at the premier of Arthur at London's O2 Arena last week

Katy is gearing up to kick off the latest leg of her California Dreams tour.

She touched down in Melbourne today in a £1,800 cream coloured Chanel tracksuit from the label's 2011 spring/summer collection.

It kicks off tomorrow night in Melbourne and the star is clearly
thrilled at the prospect of performing for her Australian fans.